PEOPLE

“PEOPLE” is Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality

Why PEOPLE?

As workers who provide important services to the public, we are faced with special problems. Politicians and others frequently use public employees as “scrapegoats” to justify layoffs, contracting out, closing facilities, etc. Those of us who are retired AFSCME members also face attacks on our hard-earned retirement benefits. Through the political process we can have a voice in setting important public policy. Through the political process public employees can elect politicians who are sensitive to maintaining vital public services and dealing with workers fairly.

What is PEOPLE?

PEOPLE is AFSCME’s legislative/political action program. PEOPLE is Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality.

PEOPLE is also the official name of AFSCME’s political action committee and is registered with the Federal Election Commission. Federal law and some state laws prohibit the use of union dues money to support political candidates. Campaign contributions by AFSCME to these candidates must come from a separate voluntary fund.

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PEOPLE Updates

Thomas, We reached out earlier this month asking for your thoughts on Social Security and Medicare -- and thousands of you responded to our survey! Here's what we learned from your responses: 88% of you feel we should be strengthening our commitment to retirees...

Thank you for being a Voter on Tuesday, May 15, 2018! All but three of our endorsed AFSCME DC 47 candidates won their primary. We are calling on all voters all across the state to stay engaged as the real race will be in November. Stay tuned for events and updates...

In advance of the Supreme Court's hearing of Janus vs. AFSCME Council 31, challenging public sector unions' right to collect fees from their members, union members and supporters rallied in center city Philadelphia. Congressman Dwight Evans, AFSCME District 1199C...

Sisters and Brothers: This year, more than ever, we need our union brothers and sisters, retirees, and union family members to come out and join other unions in celebration of Labor Day: Date: Monday, September 4, 2017 Location: Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19...